As the prospects of an ongoing dialogue with the U.S.
over its ever-growing
nuclear and missile programs continue to decline, Kim Jong Un visited North Korea’s
Wonsan-Kalma International Airport to oversee what appears to be an
unprecedented, at least in recent years, gathering of North Korean air power. Satellite images from November 11th showed a very large number of
aircraft at the airfield, which pointed to some sort of high-profile event
being imminent.
On imagery from November 11, there were
four MiG-17 fighter aircraft, six MiG-15 fighter aircraft, fourteen Su-25 close
support aircraft, six MiG-29 fighter aircraft and six Il-28 bomber aircraft
observed on the tarmac north of the passenger terminal. On November 13,
additional MiG-15 and MiG-17 were added to the display bringing their total to
eleven MiG-15s and eight MiG-17s. Several small vehicles were parked on the
tarmac near the MiG-29 and Il-28 aircraft. In addition, thirteen probable
MiG-21 fighter aircraft were observed on the alert apron at the south end of
the airfield, and six small, either Hughes 500 or Mi-2 Hoplite light
helicopters, six medium, possibly Mi-8 or Mi-14, medium transport helicopters,
and eight An-2 Colt light transport aircraft were parked along the auxiliary
runway located on the southwest side of the airfield. Further to the south of
the auxiliary runway at the rail transfer point, seven additional MiG-21 were
parked on an adjacent apron. It could not be determined whether these aircraft
are newly arrived, perhaps by rail, or whether they have been moved there for
temporary storage.
Tens of military aircraft are seen on display at #DPRK’s Wonsan-Kalma International Airport. While unclear why, preparations may be underway for a site visit by Kim Jong Un or revival of air force/anti-air force drill competitions. bit.ly/372TBvI
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